CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * 2026 Minneapolis Innovation Award Winners Announced * The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the winners of the 2026 Minneapolis Innovation Awards, recognizing groundbreaking new consumer marine products, during the new Breakfast Briefing and Awards Presentation on January 22 at the Discover Boating(r) Minneapolis Boat Show, in partners  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * 37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States from Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations The United States announced today that yesterday evening it took into custody 37 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal criminal charges around the country, including charges relating to n  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A Vision Realized: The Tamer Institute for Women's Health * UHealth announces a transformational gift from Tony and Sandra Tamer to establish the Tamer Institute for Women's Health. UHealth-University of Miami Health System announced a landmark philanthropic gift from Tony and Sandra Tamer, whose vision for advancing health care in South Florida will redefine women's health for gen  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * 2026 travel predictions revealed * Travel is constantly evolving, and 2026 will be no exception. Airbnb forecasts that travelers will seek to make the most of their time away, rooted in authentic and immersive experiences: * Gen Z is leading the shift toward short, international escapes. * Outdoor lovers are heading to national parks for restorative adventures.   more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Armed Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison * Jacksonville, Florida - Thomas Edgar Hall (36, Jacksonville) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Harvey E. Schlesinger to 14 years in federal prison for multiple counts of distribution of fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Hall pleaded guilty on  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Receives an A+ for His Pro-Life Stance in the House U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) has earned an "A+" rating on the latest Susan B. Anthony List (SBA) National Pro-Life Scorecard, a tool for holding members of Congress accountable for their legislative records on life and highlighting leadership in the fight to protect unborn children and their mothers. "The right to life is one of our natio  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * BILIRAKIS BILL TO ANCHOR EASTERN MEDITARRANEAN IN US FOREIGN POLICY ADVANCES * Bipartisan Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act passes House Foreign Affairs Committee WASHINGTON : The Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act, led by Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) and joined by Reps. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Dina Titus (NV-1) and Chris Pappas (NH-1), passed th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis Touts Policy and Appropriations Wins in House Spending Package * Washington, DC - Congressman Gus Bilirakis today highlighted major policy and funding achievements he helped secure in the FY2026 Appropriations package passed by the House this week. The package includes eight health care policy measures he co-authored and $5.5 million for local projects he sponsored. Key Bilirakis Aut  more

BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 22 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * New book explores the social, symbolical and material importance of navigation in prehistoric communities * Alberto Garcia Piquer, researcher at the Department of Prehistory, is autor and co-editor of the book The Archaeology of Seafaring in Small-Scale Societies. The book explores through numerous examples the development of maritime technology and how the availability of canoes and small bo  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Bright ideas, hidden pathways: Florida State University researchers discover mechanism for inefficient photoreactions in molecules * Florida State University researchers have discovered a pathway within a certain type of molecule that limits chemical reactions by redirecting light energy. The study could help develop more efficient reactions for pharmaceuticals and other products. The researchers exa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Votes To Fund Critical Government Priorities, Secures Major Health Care Wins * "Americans Deserve Certainty That Their Government Will Work Across Party Lines and Branches of Government to Deliver Real Results." Legislation Includes Two Buchanan Bills to Advance Patient-first Health Care WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Steil Expands Investigation into Noncitizens Registering to Vote Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) expanded his investigation into noncitizens registering to vote. This morning, letters were sent to ten Secretaries of State seeking answers on how each state conducts voter list maintenance   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Chris Horton, senior director of fisheries policy for the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing on the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act (H.R. 5745): * * * Thank you, Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and members of the Subcommittee. My name is Chris Horton, and I'm the Senior Director of Fisheries Policy for the Congress  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bean: "Is the Sun Rising or Setting on America?" * WASHINGTON -This week, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) spoke on the House floor reflecting on the one-year anniversary of President Trump's return to office. Quoting Benjamin Franklin's famous question at the Constitutional Convention -"Is the sun rising or setting?" -Congressman Bean celebrated the accomplishments of the past year and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * 37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States from Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations The United States announced today that yesterday evening it took into custody 37 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal criminal charges around the country, including charges relating to narcoterrorism, providing material support to a foreign terr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Florida Nursing Assistant Convicted in $11.4M Health Care Fraud Scheme Targeting Medicare Beneficiaries A federal jury in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, convicted a nursing assistant today for his role in an $11.4 million health care fraud and wire fraud conspiracy in which hundreds of Medicare beneficiaries were sent thousands of orthotic braces they did not need. "Defendant Chris Cruz blatantly lied t  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Desai Sethi Urology Institute's Urology on the Beach 2026 * Summary * This year's Urology on the Beach featured a new urologic oncology thematic format emphasizing in-depth sections focused on biomarkers, topics of debate and the year's best research papers applied across prostate, bladder and kidney cancers. * The meeting at Fontainebleau Miami Beach expanded coverage of urolo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Fund for American Studies issued the following news on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Developing Courageous Citizens: A National Tour Exploring America's Founding Principles At a defining moment in our nation's history, as America celebrates its 250th birthday, The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) invites leaders, scholars, students and alumni to participate in its 2026 Regional Events and Annual Conference. Held in select cities across the country, this series of forums will  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * On Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Women Leading Red State Democratic Parties Slam Donald Trump for Banning Abortion 13 states have enacted abortion bans since Roe v. Wade was struck down Reminder: Trump said 'I was able to kill' Roe v. Wade in a Truth Social post in 2023. * Today, State Democratic Party Chairs Jane Kleeb of Nebraska, Nikki Fried of Florida, Lauren Necochea of Id  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Joins House Financial Services Committee: Fights For Housing Affordability And Fairness For Florida Condo Owners * WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services for a full committee hearing entitled "Oversight of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Housing Administration." This was the committee's annual heari  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Joins House Oversight Committee: Votes To Hold The Clintons In Contempt Of Congress * WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined a Mark-Up hearing of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and voted to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with duly issued subpoenas. On  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN College Basketball Schedule Changes - Jan. 24-25 * Due to the impending winter storm, the following college basketball changes have been made to ESPN's schedule, Jan. 24-25. Men's college basketball changes (as of January 22 at 3 p.m. ET) * Saturday, Jan. 24 * No. 22 North Carolina at No. 14 Virginia moves from 2 p.m. on ESPN to noon on ESPN2 * NC Sta  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Events unveils networks and commentators for 2026 Shriners Children's Clearwater Softball Invitational * The Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational, ESPN Events' owned-and-operated college softball tournament returns to the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Fla. for its seventh year. The four-day invitational - Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 12-15 - will showcase   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's 2026 United Football League schedule revealed * * Schedule to feature 22 games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes & the ESPN App * ESPN's kickoff weekend slate features league debut of Columbus Aviators & Orlando Storm * ABC kicks off its run to the 2026 UFL Championship with a Week 3 doubleheader The 2026 United Football League (UFL) schedule was a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * FAA Updates Flight Paths Near Mar-a-Lago * Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced updates to flight paths in and out of Palm Beach International Airport following flight restrictions requested by the Secret Service to support presidential security at Mar-a-Lago. According to airport officials, the revised flight paths will impact fewer homes. "I'm pleased these changes will red  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Jan. 23 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU's Deborah L. Floyd, Ed.D., Named Inaugural Fellow of ASHE ASHE Award Snapshot: Deborah L. Floyd, Ed.D., professor and Ph.D. coordinator in Educational Leadership and Research Methodology within FAU's College of Education, has been named an inaugural Fellow of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), one of the highest honors   more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Federal Inmate Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine * Ocala, Florida - Edwin Tollinchi-Rodriguez (40, Indiana) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber to 10 years in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Tollinchi pleaded guilt  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 22 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NATION EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH REAL AMERICAN FREESTYLE IN NEW LONG-TERM DEAL * NEW YORK - JANUARY 22, 2026 - FOX Nation has expanded its partnership with Real American Freestyle (RAF), securing a new long-term agreement to remain the exclusive broadcast partner for the emerging freestyle wrestling league, announced FOX Nation president Lauren Petterson. Through this ex  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU educational expert shares the learning power of LEGO bricks * In an age where artificial intelligence and digital learning are consuming more of early childhood education, the LEGO continues to stand the test of time. International LEGO Day falls on Jan. 28, highlighting how the small toy bricks encourage creativity and help children build science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) s  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 23 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Gift supports FIU research expanding options for hard-to-treat cancers Science & Technology By Jonathan Ruadez Researchers at FIU are advancing a personalized approach to cancer treatment that is showing increasingly promising results for patients with hard-to-treat disease, supported by new philanthropic investment that is helping expand the   more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Again Earns 'Best Foreign Law Firm' Honor at Korea Law Firm Awards * SEOUL, South Korea - Jan. 22, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Seoul office was named "Best Foreign Law Firm" by Asia Business Law Journal 's Korea Law Firm Awards for the fourth consecutive year. According to the publication, Greenberg Traurig was recognized among a  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Global Real Estate Practice Delivers on Key Opportunities in 2025, Begins 2026 with Robust Optimism * NEW YORK - Jan. 22, 2026 - Building on an active 2025, Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Global Real Estate Practice enters 2026 with strong momentum in deal flow, fueled by investor interest and sound market fundamentals. From the development of a new data  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 22 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Legislation In Florida Seeks To Increase Access To Genetic Testing Susan G. Komen (r) Applauds Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage  TALLAHASSEE - Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Senator Ana Maria Rodriquez   more

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Jan. 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic Transplant performs record 2,065 organ transplants in 2025 * ROCHESTER, Minn. - Mayo Clinic Transplant achieved the highest annual transplant volume in its history in 2025 by performing 2,065 solid organ transplants across its Arizona, Florida and Minnesota campuses, according to data from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). The new record surp  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: What Did Mike Rogers Know, And When Did He Know It? New questions arise about Revolving Door Rogers' shady foreign business dealings after he raked in nearly $100K advising a company that helped the Maduro regime * Michiganders deserve answers after a new investigative report from Michigan Advance revealed multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers raked in nearly $100,000 adv  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Dems Statement on the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade On the 53rd anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Fifty-three years ago today, the Supreme Court affirmed the constitutional right for women to make decisions about their own bodies. Then Michigan Republicans and their allies i  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Money in Your Pockets: Governor Hochul Highlights Proposals to Bring Down Costs of Vehicle Insurance Rates and Tackle Fraudulent Claims * Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted her proposals to bring down costs of vehicle insurance rates and tackle fraudulent claims across New York State. The Governor is taking common-sense steps to battle fraud, limit damages paid out to bad actors and ensu  more

PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, Jan. 23 -- The National Auto Body Council issued the following news release: * * * NABC Recycled Rides(R) Program Gifts Three Deserving Palm Springs Area Residents with Vehicles Thanks to NABC(R), Allstate and the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club Fix Auto, Crash Champions, and Class Act Auto Body Refurbished the Vehicles at the NABC Palm Springs Changing and Saving Lives Golf Fundraiser Presented by Enterprise at the Desert Willow Golf Resort * On Tues  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Natalie Gallego Named a 'Top Lawyer Under 40' by Hispanic National Bar Association * BOSTON - Jan. 22, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP Associate Natalie Gallego was selected as one of the "Top Lawyers Under 40" by the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA). The award was given to 28 legal professionals whose leadership, excellence, and impact are shaping the future of t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary: * * * America's Long History of Trying to Buy Greenland A timeline of U.S. efforts to purchase Greenland, from Seward to Truman to Trump * By Peyton Lofton President Trump gave a brief history lecture to global leaders at a recent World Economic Forum gathering. Speaking at the annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump explained his inter  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Over 20 States and Legal Organizations Rally Behind the ACLJ To Defeat Newsom's War on the Church at the U.S. Supreme Court By Nathan Moelker Today marks a momentous development in the ACLJ's battle to defend Calvary Chapel San Jose against California's unconstitutional COVID-era fines. A number of powerful amicus briefs have been filed - including a powerful one filed by 20 states - at the United  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Patronis Stands Up Against Big Tech to Protect Our Kids * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Patronis spoke on the House floor urging his colleagues to support H.R. 7045, the Promoting Responsible Online Technology and Ensuring Consumer Trust (PROTECT) Act, legislation to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and end the special legal immunity granted to Big Tech companies, rest  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Announces 2026 PBS LearningMedia Teacher Ambassadors 12 Social Studies Teachers from Across the Country Recognized  * Today, PBS announced a cohort of social studies educators selected to serve as PBS LearningMedia Teacher Ambassadors. Leading up to this year's historic Semiquincentennial, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this honor recognizes the recipients' e  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Andrea J. Martin participates in law faculty trip to Israel The delegation included 23 law and interdisciplinary faculty from leading institutions nationwide * Professor Andrea J. Martin was selected to participate in the Academic Engagement Network's (AEN) inaugural delegation of U.S. law faculty to Israel in November 2025--a highly selective initiative recogn  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Placements of the 2025-2026 RWJF Health Policy Fellows Announced * The National Academy of Medicine and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) have announced the placements for the 2025-2026 class of RWJF Health Policy Fellows. Following a three-and-a-half month policy orientation, these eight health professionals will spend the remainder of their Washington, DC, fellowship serving as senior health policy  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 23 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary: * * * Missouri can embrace open enrollment for students while addressing school funding concerns A robust open enrollment program can benefit students, improve public schools, and help shore up school district budgets. By Aaron Garth Smith, Director of Education Reform K-12 open enrollment is on the rise, with 16 states now ensuring that families can enroll their students in public schools across scho  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Frankel Calls for Impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem * Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) announced her support for a House resolution to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for grave abuses of power, including ICE's systemic violations of due process rights for undocumented individuals, lawful residents, and even American citizens. "At Secretary Noem's direction  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Webster Votes to Complete FY26 Funding * Washington, D.C. - Today, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted to pass H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 and H.R. 7148, which funds the Department of Defense and Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development. These bills mark the p  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Webster: Congress Finally Embracing Member-Driven Appropriations Process * Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, delivered remarks on the House Floor this morning in support of the House of Representative's work to restore regular order and pass 12 appropriations bills. Watch Congressman Webster's remarks here. "We are on the brink of a historic moment. This i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rutherford Statement on the Final Four FY26 Appropriations Bills Passage * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Thursday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05), member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act and the Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act : "With the p  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Salazar Advances Bipartisan Caribbean Security Bill to the House Floor * Washington, D.C. -Yesterday, during a markup of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) advanced H.R. 4368 (link is external), the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act, bipartisan legislation she introduced alongside Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) to strengthen U.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem & President Trump Take Sledgehammer to Human Trafficking Networks Thanks to Robust Defense of the Homeland, Crackdown on Cartels President Donald J. Trump has declared January 2026 "National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month." Under the leadership of the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the men and women of the Department of Homeland Sec  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Gains More Support for Halo Act Following Violent Protests in Minneapolis Today, as assaults against ICE officers are up 1,300%, death threats against officers are up 8,000% and violent protests are breaking out around the country, Senator Ashley Moody has garnered further Senate support for her Halo Act. The Halo Act is modeled after Florida's Halo Law which est  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Recognizes Brave St. Johns County Deputies Who Heroically Rescued a Florida Senior from Sinking Vehicle with Florida's Finest Awards ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla.--Senator Ashley Moody is recognizing two St. Johns County deputies with Florida's Finest Awards for their daring rescue of a senior. Deputy Eddy Monduy and Deputy Jeremiah Foster rushed into action to save a m  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Banks, Mullin Send Letter to Secs. Noem and Burgum Urging Closure of Visa Program Allowing Communist Chinese Birth Tourism * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Senators Rick Scott, Jim Banks, and Markwayne Mullin sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum urging the closure of dangerous Biden- and Obama-era p  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * New Report: Most U.S. Public Pensions Lag on Investing in Climate Solutions Needed to Protect Retirement Savings A new report released today by the Sierra Club finds that most major U.S. public pensions are failing to adopt climate-solutions investing strategies needed to protect workers' retirement savings from escalating climate-related financial risks. This kind of investing is   more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Student Research Proposes New Protocol to Reduce Iron Deficiency Anemia and Improve Maternal Health * Summary * Dr. Paloma Toledo and medical student J.P. Russo are studying iron deficiency anemia with the hope of reducing the elevated rates of anemia in the delivery room. * Russo and Dr. Toledo performed a retrospective analysis of 4,713 deliveries and found 33 percent of pati  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at ASH 2025: Advancing Blood Cancer Science Through Collaboration * Summary * Sylvester faculty gave 155 oral and poster presentations and four special sessions at the 67 th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting. * Research covered acute and chronic leukemias, myeloma, lymphoma, cellular therapy and emerging science. * Facu  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 22 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * Top 50 Watch List revealed for 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year With the highly anticipated 2026 NCAA Division I Softball season approaching, USA Softball has officially announced the Top 50 Watch List (including ties) for the 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. This award recognizes outstanding athletic achievement among Division I collegiate softball players from across the nation.   more

ORLANDO, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * U.S. Department of Education Taps UCF to Lead Civil Discourse in Florida * Highlights * UCF was selected among the U.S. Department of Education's historic number of applications for grant funding from the department's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). * UCF's priority with this $3.4 million grant is to intentionally embed civil discourse and constructive communicat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on Appropriations Package * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) voted to pass the final Fiscal Year 2025 "minibus" appropriations bill, a package of 3 funding bills that will help address higher energy costs and build stronger and safer communities. "It's heartening to see Democrats and Republicans come together to reject the harmful budget cut  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Votes "No" on DHS Funding Bill Due To Ongoing Abuses * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released a statement on House Republicans' legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): "The militarization of American cities is dangerous and un-American. At Donald Trump's direction, ICE has discarded its  more

LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 22 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Why Some Messages Are More Convincing Than Others * Confidence -not just agreement -shapes how persuasive a messages is The study, forthcoming in the Journal of the Association for Consumer Research, reveals that the persuasiveness of a message can hinge on the type of words it uses -specifically, whether those words have clear opposites. The research shows that when companies f  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 23 -- The University of South Carolina issued the following news: * * * TEDxCongaree Vista set for March 14 Event planned and organized by USC student team By Chris Horn, chorn@mailbox.sc.edu Shyam Ganesh Babu was about to log a little study time for the medical college admissions test one day last summer when he pivoted to a very different task. The University of South Carolina Honors College senior applied to stage a TEDx Talk in Columbia. Since August when  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, Jan. 23 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF Seligman Lecture Series event delves into intellectual freedoms and democratic ideals The University of West Florida's Reubin O'D. Askew Department of Government proudly presents the annual Seligman First Amendment Lecture series on Tuesday, March 3, at the Museum of Commerce, located at 201 Zaragoza Street in downtown Pensacola.  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Wall Street Journal Overlooks Key Distinction In Article on Underwriting Gains * Insurance industry profits are not the same thing as profits for homeowner insurance companies. That is the basic misunderstanding of The Wall Street Journal 's article published January 22, 2026, titled " The Uproar over Affordability is Coming for Insurers." Much o  more